Normandy Home w/ Yard ~ 2 Mi to Lake

Reviews

• Sunrises and Mocking Birds

  4/5

  Before arrival, we reached out multiple times via email, with no return communication. After sending a text message, we were able to get the answers right away. Upon arrival, we found the floors unswept & the main bathroom toilet seat super loose. My husband took care of both things in about an hour. Master Bedroom was beautifully put together, which made for a happy momma. The additional King bedroom was not as well put together. The mattress was wrapped in plastic(not a waterproof cover) and was noisy and just plain uncomfortable. I questioned the cleanliness of everything, after finding the floors unswept. Some of the interior doors would not stay shut due to a shifting of the house. So now, all the good: Nice, roomy home. Beautiful sunrises from the screened porch. Even better, the morning sights and sounds of a pair of Mocking Birds nesting just outside the porch. Charcoal grill was a bonus. We couldn’t find a lighter so had to improvise. Very quiet and comfortable place to relax. Thanks so much!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Felt Like Home

  5/5

  Everything we needed in a warm, clean and comfortable home. Location was ideal which made the wedding celebration that we attended even better. Mama your Happy Place is my Happy Place!! Thank you for sharing!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Nice Home

  4/5

  Had a pleasant stay. Nice roomy home. Access to the garage was nice since we had a bad overnight storm, it was nice being able to store my car inside. Did have some cleanliness concerns. There were old dirty socks under the bed and the coffee maker/Keurig was pretty gross, but there was a smaller coffee pot that was perfect so that was fine. We could not locate the trash drop off after check out so had to drive around with trash bags in my car and find a dumpster in town. That was pretty inconvenient. But we will definitely book again when in town again to visit family.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Alexis, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’ve passed your comments along to the homeowner, who wanted to share the following response:
  -We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your stay overall! Our goal is to provide a comfortable and memorable experience, and we’re happy we achieved that for you.
  -We’ll have housekeeping check both the K-cup and regular coffee makers, and we’ll also ensure the area under the bed is properly cleaned.
  -Trash service isn’t available in our rural community, but the Welcome Book has directions to the nearby Convenience Center for easy disposal. GPS can be helpful, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
  We truly look forward to welcoming you back to 'Mama’s Happy Place' soon!

• Tennessee Winter

  3/5

  House is located next to a graveyard, which was not disclosed, nor noted in pictures. Mixed feelings about that. The keyless entry was an issue due to the cold weather, but was not disclosed as an issue until we couldn't get the door to unlock, upon travling akl day. Once inside the air was on and it was 42 degrees in the house and took over 6-7 hours to warm it up so we could undress for bed. The close proximity was nice to or son. Nice they had coffee and toiletries to use if needed. We couldn't figure out the TV system. Overall pretty of room to spreadout. Is on a busy road and could hear traffic all hours of the night. Discussed major concerns with property manager.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Kimberly, we’re glad you enjoyed the home’s spacious layout and thoughtful touches like the coffee and toiletries. After sharing your feedback with the homeowner, they wanted to provide some context:
  – Our listing includes a map that shows the property’s approximate location across the road from Bethany Cemetery, which is part of a church. We encourage guests to review the map before booking. Additionally, while the home is in a rural area, the road is a main route into Normandy, so traffic can be busier at peak times. Unfortunately, this is beyond our control.
  – We’ll add a note above the lock with instructions to gently pull the doorknob when the electronic lock cycles, which will help prevent entry issues. This is a common practice for keyless entry. The Smart TV operates through streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. While most guests haven’t had any trouble using it, we’ve added a label on the remote with the WiFi password and we're also including directions in the welcome book.
  – Housekeeping had the thermostat set to 70°F, but it was mistakenly left on A/C instead of heat. We’ve reminded them to double-check settings before guest arrivals, especially during colder months.
  Thank you for sharing your experience. Your input helps us continue improving for future guests.

• 5/5